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The Emperor Jones
Broadway
Original
The Emperor Jones
Broadway
Original
Neighborhood Playhouse
466 Grand St., New York, NY, New York, NY
SYNOPSIS:
The Emperor Jones
played only matinee performances during its run at the Selwyn Theatre.
playwright:
Eugene O'Neill
People (6)
Jasper Deeter
Harry Smithers
(Original)
Christine Ell
An Old Native Woman
(Original)
Charles Ellis
Lem
(Original)
Charles S. Gilpin
Brutus Jones
(Original)
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Jasper Deeter
Harry Smithers
(Original)
Christine Ell
An Old Native Woman
(Original)
Charles Ellis
Lem
(Original)
Charles S. Gilpin
Brutus Jones
(Original)
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Eugene O'Neill
Writer
The Provincetown Players
Producer
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Pro Info
Opening Date
Nov
1
1920
Closing Date
May
21
1921
Performances
204
as of Dec 12, 2025
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